Cronulla welcomed Nicho Hynes back for their clash against the Dolphins, but fell just short in a high-scoring clash.
As we continue through Round 15, several representative players should return to their usual club roles.
South Sydney were boosted by the return of their skipper Cameron Murray, while Shaun Johnson was also back on deck for the New Zealand Warriors.
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Newcastle Knights 18-26 Penrith Panthers
Sunday, June 16 at McDonald Jones Stadium (4.05pm)
Newcastle confirmed team:
1. Fletcher Sharpe
2. Enari Tuala
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Jack Cogger
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Jacob Saifiti
14. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
16. Dylan Lucas
13. Adam Elliott
9. Jayden Brailey
15. Daniel Saifiti
17. Brodie Jones
18. Jack Hetherington
19. Mat Croker
Knights team news:
Fletcher Sharpe is set to continue at fullback after replacing the injured David Armstrong.
In a major boost, Bradman Best has returned from a hamstring injury to take his place in the centres.
Dylan Lucas has dropped into the second row as a result with Kai Pearce-Paul a late omission due to injury.
Jack Hetherington originally dropped out of the side with Daniel Saifiti returning from a knee injury. However, the prop has been added following KPP's toe injury.
In a late gameday change, Jayden Brailey dropped to the bench, being replaced by Phoenix Crossland at dummy half.
Penrith confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Brian To'o
21. Brad Schneider
7. Jarome Luai
8. Moses Leota
18. Luke Sommerton
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
20. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Daine Laurie
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Liam Henry
23. Trent Toelau
19. Mavrik Geyer
Panthers team news:
Dylan Edwards is set to return to the side after missing Origin I and last week's win over the Sea Eagles with a quad issue. Daine Laurie drops back to the bench to make room for him.
It's mixed news on the injury front for the Panthers elsewhere with Jack Cole and Mitch Kenny dropping out and Brad Schneider and Luke Sommerton replacing them.
Liam Martin was only listed in the extended squad at the start of the week but will play after he replaced Luke Garner.
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Cronulla Sharks 28-30 Dolphins
Thursday, June 13 at PointsBet Stadium (7.50pm AEST)
Cronulla confirmed team:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Kayal Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Sifa Talakai
13. Cameron McInnes
14. Jack Williams
15. Thomas Hazelton
16. Braden Hamlin-Uele
17. Royce Hunt
18. Daniel Atkinson
Sharks team news:
Nicho Hynes will return after being rested last week which causes Daniel Atkinson to drop out and Braydon Trindall to shift to five-eighth.
Thomas Hazelton was dropped back to the pine in favour of Toby Rudolf last week and this has been repeated for Round 15.
Sifa Talakai was a standout in the backrow while covering for Teig Wilton and is set to continue on an edge.
Braden Hamlin-Uele returns on the bench with Tuku Hau Tapuha dropping out of the 17.
Dolphins confirmed team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Kenny Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Euan Aitken
13. Max Plath
14. Josh Kerr
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Kurt Donoghoe
18. Oryn Keeley
Dolphins team news:
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be back on deck from Origin duties and will start at fullback ahead of Trai Fuller.
Kodi Nikorima is set to return from a calf injury and replaces Anthony Milford at five-eighth.
Jesse Bromwich suffered a rib injury in Round 13 and hasn't been listed with his brother Kenny to take over up front.
Felise Kaufusi returns to the side and has been named at prop.
Canberra Raiders 16-34 North Queensland Cowboys
Friday, June 14 at GIO Stadium (6.00pm)
Canberra confirmed team:
1. Jordan Rapana
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matt Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Kaeo Weekes
10. Joseph Tapine
9. Danny Levi
17. Emre Guler
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Morgan Smithies
8. Josh Papalii
14. Tom Starling
15. Ata Mariota
16. Trey Mooney
18. Albert Hopoate
Raiders team news:
Hudson Young will re-join the side after missing their last game before the bye due to his NSW selection. The backrower replaces Ata Mariota in the starting side, with the forward dropping back to the bench and Simi Sasagi out of the side.
North Queensland confirmed team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Villiami Vailea
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
10. Reuben Cotter
9. Reece Robson
19. Harrison Edwards
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo
14. Sam McIntyre
15. Thomas Mikaele
16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
17. Griffin Neame
20. Tom Chester
Cowboys team news:
Murray Taulagi will return to the wing after picking up a shoulder injury during Origin I and missing last week.
Jordan McLean missed last week's loss to the Warriors with a calf injury but was named to return up front. However, he has dropped out with Griffin Neame on the bench and Harrison Edwards added to the starting side.
Reece Robson will return to dummy-half after being rested last week after his Origin exertions with Jaxon Purdue dropping out.
Jeremiah Nanai has been promoted off the bench with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki dropping back to the pine.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-12 Brisbane Broncos
Friday, June 14 at Accor Stadium (8.00pm)
South Sydney confirmed team:
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Taane Milne
4. Richard Kennar
5. Jacob Gagai
6. Jack Wighton
7. Cody Walker
8. Davvy Moale
9. Damien Cook
10. Sean Keppie
11. Michael Chee Kam
12. Jai Arrow
13. Keaon Koloamatangi
14. Peter Mamouzelos
15. Tallis Duncan
16. Cameron Murray
17. Tom Burgess
18. Dion Teaupa
Rabbitohs team news:
Ben Hornby has stuck solid with the side which battered the Titans last week.
However, the Bunnies have been boosted by the return of their skipper Cameron Murray from injury, who replaces the injured Siliva Havili in the only change to the side.
Brisbane confirmed team:
1. Tristan Sailor
5. Deine Mariner
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Selwyn Cobbo
18. Josiah Karapani
6. Ezra Mam
7. Jock Madden
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Xavier Willison
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Jack Gosiewski
20. Israel Leota
Broncos team news:
Tristan Sailor will keep his spot despite a difficult night against the Sharks with Reece Walsh remaining on the sidelines.
Corey Oates has been ruled out with a knee injury, with Kevin Walters confirming Josiah Karapani will be added into the backline.
Kotoni Staggs struggled with a knee injury in the closing stages of the loss last week but has been named.
Xavier Willison will return after missing last week due to personal reasons with Fletcher Baker dropping out of the side.
Wests Tigers 18-10 Gold Coast Titans
Saturday, June 15 at Leichhardt Oval (3.00pm)
Wests confirmed team:
21. Jahream Bula
3. Brent Naden
4. Justin Olam
17. Solomona Faataape
5. Charlie Staines
6. Aidan Sezer
7. Api Koroisau
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Tallyn Da Silva
16. Reuben Porter
11. Fonua Pole
12. Samuela Fainu
13. Justin Matamua
14. Alex Seyfarth
15. Sione Fainu
20. Heath Mason
22. Jordan Miller
18. Kit Laulilii
Tigers team news:
Solomon Alaimalo has been ruled out after copping a head knock during his side's loss to the Dragons last week.
Brent Naden has been promoted off the bench to start while Charlie Staines switches back to the wing.
Solomona Faataape is a late addition to the starting side in the centres, with Alex Lobb dropping out of the side.
Lachlan Galvin has been rested with the young gun replaced in the halves by Aidan Sezer, who has served his four-match ban for a dangerous contact charge.
Bud Sullivan is also set for a stint on the sidelines after breaking his finger last week with skipper Api Koroisau shifted into the halfback role.
Tallyn Da Silva takes over in the No.9 jersey.
Alex Twal drops out of the side due to injury with Jordan Miller and Heath Mason making their NRL debuts.
In a late change, Reuben Porter starts at prop, with Fonua Pole moving to second row and Alex Seyfarth back to the bench.
Gold Coast confirmed team:
1. Keano Kini
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Phillip Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Jayden Campbell
7. Kieran Foran
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Chris Randall
10. Josiah Pahulu
12. Beau Fermor
13. Klese Haas
17. Erin Clark
14. Sam Verrills
15. Isaac Liu
16. Keenan Palasia
20. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
19. Tannah Boyd
Titans team news:
Phillip Sami was named to return last week before being a late withdrawal. He has been named to start once again this week, with Beau Fermor returning to the backrow and Keenan Palasia dropping to the bench.
In a blow for the Titans, star forward David Fifita has been ruled out of the clash, with the club saying they are taking a 'precautionary' approach with their big man; Klese Haas moves to the edge, with Erin Clarke starting at lock.
New Zealand Warriors 24-38 Melbourne Storm
Saturday, June 15 at Go Media Stadium (5.30pm)
New Zealand confirmed team:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Rocco Berry
4. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Jackson Ford
11. Marata Niukore
12. Mitchell Barnett
15. Dylan Walker
13. Tohu Harris
14. Chanel Harris-Tavita
16. Jazz Tevaga
17. Kurt Capewell
20. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Warriors team news:
Andrew Webster's side are set to be boosted by the return of Shaun Johnson with the veteran's inclusion pushing Chanel Harris-Tavita out of the starting side and Te Maire Martin to five-eighth.
Harris-Tavita grabs a bench role, with Freddy Lussick cut from the 17.
Tohu Harris was listed to start last week but was moved to the bench in favour of Dylan Walker late on. The same thing has happened again.
Melbourne confirmed team:
1. Sua Fa'alogo
2. Grant Anderson
3. Dean Ieremia
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Tyran Wishart
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
15. Christian Welch
16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
17. Joe Chan
19. Jack Howarth
14. Bronson Garlick
Storm team news:
Ryan Papenhuyzen remains out after missing the past month with an ankle injury. So, Sua Fa'alogo will continue at fullback.
Grant Anderson keeps his place in the side with Will Warbrick not included due to injury, while Dean Ieremia gets a start in the centres after Reimis Smith failed a HIA last week.
Harry Grant was moved to the bench last week following his Origin commitments but will start ahead of Bronson Garlick, who was moved to 18th man for Jack Howarth in a late change.
Joe Chan replaced the injured Alec MacDonald on the pine last week and keeps hold of his spot with the forward still out.
Parramatta Eels 18-28 Sydney Roosters
Saturday, June 15 at CommBank Stadium (7.35pm)
Parramatta confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
4. Sean Russell
3. Will Penisini
14. Daejarn Asi
5. Blaize Talagi
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitch Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Brendan Hands
17. Makahesi Makatoa
11. Kelma Tuilagi
15. Shaun Lane
16. Joe Ofahengaue
10. Junior Paulo
12. Bryce Cartwright
20. Joey Lussick
21. Ryan Matterson
22. Luca Moretti
Eels team news:
Maika Sivo was a late withdrawal from his side's game against the Bulldogs after suffering a hamstring strain. And has once again been ruled out with Daejarn Asi promoted off the bench and Joey Lussick added to the 17.
J’maine Hopgood was in doubt after suffering nerve pain in his back while backing up from Origin and has dropped out late.
Joe Ofahengaue takes his spot at lock while Ryan Matterson has been added to the bench as he returns from a month-long absence.
Meanwhile, in two late changes to the pack, Junior Paulo and Bryce Cartwright have gone back to the pine, with Makahesi Makatoa and Shaun Lane to start.
Sydney confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
4. Joey Manu
18. Michael Jennings
3. Fetalaiga Pauga
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
15. Spencer Leniu
9. Connor Watson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Victor Radley
13. Naufahu Whyte
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
14. Sandon Smith
16. Nat Butcher
17. Terrell May
19. Sitili Tupouniua
Roosters team news:
James Tedesco returns at fullback and pushes Joey Manu back into the centres.
Joseph Suaalii is out for the next month due to suspension, so Fetalaiga Pauga got the nod for the vacant spot in the backline.
However, in a late blow Dom Young has been ruled out, casuing Pauga to switch to the wing and Michael Jennings to be added into the side.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves suffered a hamstring issue in the side's last match but has been named. He has dropped to the bench ahead of kickoff though, with Spencer Leniu getting the nod.
Brandon Smith has missed out on selection after failing to attend a club review session during the bye. Connor Watson, who is back from a throat injury, replaces him at dummy-half.
Angus Crichton will return from Origin duty to take his place in the backrow with Nat Butcher going back to the bench and Siua Wong and Blake Steep dropping out of the 17.
Sunday, June 16 at 4 Pines Park (2.00pm)
Manly confirmed team:
1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Tommy Talau
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Karl Lawton
17. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
9. Karl Lawton
10. Nathan Brown
15. Corey Waddell
16. Ethan Bullemor
22. Aaron Schoupp
Sea Eagles team news:
Josh Aloiai will spend the next two weeks on the sidelines after being charged for a trip on Daine Laurie. Toafofoa Sipley replaces him up front, while Ethan Bullemor has been added to the bench.
In a late change to the side, Jake Simpkin has been named at dummy-half, replacing Karl Lawton who drops to the bench.
St George Illawarra confirmed team:
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Zac Lomax
3. Moses Suli
4. Max Feagai
5. Mathew Feagai
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Jack de Belin
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Tom Eisenhuth
14. Blake Lawrie
15. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
16. Ben Murdoch-Masila
17. Toby Couchman
20. Christian Tuipulotu
Dragons team news:
Shane Flanagan has decided to make no changes to his side following their impressive second half display against the Tigers last week.
